A week before...

Flash trotted quickly to Captain Armour's office. He was really nervous, since he was dating his Captain's sister!

"You wanted to see me? Sir?" saluted Flash.

"Ah, yes, Flash"said Shining Armour,"Don't worry your not in trouble" Flash sighed with relief. Meeting with the Captain always made Flash anxious. "So why did you want to see me Sir?" asked Flash.

"You've been working really hard," explained Shining Armour,"So I've decided for you to be promoted to Senior Royal Guard!" Flash was astounded! "Thank you Sir for this honour! I won't let you down!" reassured Flash.

He hurried outside and ran to Hoof Park, where he was meant to meet Twilight. "Hey Twilight!" said Flash happily.

"Hey Flash. You seem happy!" noticed Twilight,"What's going on?"

"Shining Armour promoted me to Senior Royal Guard!" revealed Flash.

"So good to hear! You know, seems like this picnic hasn't gone to waste now that it has an occasion..." said Twilight. The duo enjoyed their meal and headed home. "See you later, my Senior Royal Guard" said Twilight.

"See you later my princess" replied Flash. After sharing a kiss, they trotted happily towards their homes.

Flash was idly sitting on his couch reading his magazine and looking at social media. He looked lovingly at photos of Twilight.

Buzz Buzz Who could that be? He wondered.

Dear Flash

It's time for your and Twilight's stupid relationship to end. Here's the deal: You break up with Twilight or I kill her. Tick Tock Flash make your choice, and make it fast. Don't even think about warning Twilight, because I am everywhere.

From

X

Present...

Flash slammed the door shut. This was too much to bear. His life had no purpose. Twilight was the best thing that happened to him, and now he gave her up. But he had to, or she would be killed. Flash loved Twilight too much, so paining himself was worth Twilight's life. If that 'X' said to die for Twilight, he would do it. Buzz Buzz

Dear Flash

Good choice. You're lucky, now I'll let her live. I bet you're wondering who I am, huh? I'll tell you who I am once Twilight's mine!

From

X

Meanwhile...

Twilight ran sobbing home. "Twilight? What's wrong?" It was Sunburst,her ex ex coltfriend. They met at Flurry Heart's Crystalling, but they grew apart over time.

"Flash- broke up with me" Twilight choked between tears.

"What! Where can I find this 'Flash' I need to have a little chat with him" growled Sunburst.

"Just forget it. Oh, and don't tell Shining Armour.

"Okay" he said absent minded, "How about we meet a the Hay Cafe to get your mind off all this"

After a quick farewell, as soon as he got the chance, Sunburst took the first train to the Crystal Empire. "Prince Shining Armour!" cried Sunburst.

"What's wrong?" asked Shining Armour.

"Flash Sentry broke up with Twilight!" exclaimed Sunburst.

"WHAT! Guards, prepare my trip to Ponyville!" yelled Shining Armour.

Flash's house...

Flash lay slouched on the sofa, thinking about what Twilight must be going through. Knock Knock Knock

"What now?" grumbled Flash. At the door was a scowling Shining Armour. "Captain!" cried Flash, saluting.

"Why did you break up with her?" he whispered.

"Sir I can explain-" started Flash.

"Why did you break up with her" roared Shining Armour.

Flash felt a total déjà vu happening. Quivering, he thought about what X said about not saying anything about the texts or that would result in Twilight's death. "Um, Sir, I felt that Twilight should... uh what I mean is I thought...." stuttered Flash.

"I have two words" said Shining Armour, "You're fired"

"WHAT! Sir, please, no you can't do this!" cried Flash.

"I am someone who keeps personal relations away from my job. But causing such grief to the Princess, or any mare, proves that you are not worth being a royal guard" explained Shining Armour.

"Give me another chance Sir. I can't tell you why I broke up with her!" shouted Flash.

"You don't have the right to call me 'Sir' now. In fact I'd prefer you don't even talk to me with your fowl mouth!" snarled Shining Armour. Then, what Shining Armour did next was truly horrific! He beat Flash Sentry up so badly he could barely stand up. Then, he furiously left, banging the door. Flash stood there, not moving an inch. "I've been fired" he repeated. Flash started laughing hysterically. "I lost Twilight and I've been fired, and I've been beaten up!" Laughing and crying, Flash stumbled towards his room. He tore down every photo of himself with Twilight, and all memories of his time as a royal guard. Curled up in a ball, he cried himself to sleep.

Twilight's castle....

Twilight was crying alone in the room. Similarly to Flash, she also tore down all of her photos with him. "Twilight?" It was Cadence. Gently closing the door behind her she sat next to her. Without a word, she just hugged Twilight. Twilight sobbed and wept more than she ever has before. "Let it all out, Twilight" said Cadence.

"I just don't know what went wrong between me and-" Twilight couldn't bring herself to even say Flash's name. Cadence didn't know what to say.

She was the Princess of Love, and she could solve any love problem she faced. But Cadence didn't know what to do now. Flash had dumped Twilight. That was the harsh truth. And for absolutely no reason. They were getting along just fine.

"Listen Twilight. Every plane goes through clouds. But what they do, is they always come out of them. Either they fall down to darkness, or fly into the light. The choice is yours about how you will let your clouds effect you. Look outside the window Twilight. I can bet you all of these ponies have been through clouds. But look at them now." said Cadence wistfully.

Twilight peered outside. Ponies all kinds were happily shopping in the market, chatting and having fun. "They're happy" realised Twilight.

"Exactly! These are normal ponies. You are the Princess of Friendship. If your subjects can get through the rough patches, so can you!" explained Cadence.

"Thanks Cadence!" said Twilight, wiping away her tears." I'm going to show the world that some royal guard isn't going to break my spirit!"

"That's my sister-in-law"said Cadence proudly. "Oh, and one more thing!"

"Yes?" asked Twilight.

"Shining Armour went to see Flash!" revealed Cadence.

"WHAT!" shrieked Twilight.

Author's Note

I'm back with the next chapter! Please feel free to leave any suggestions for the next chapters! I might be a bit delayed for the next chapters because of way too much homework!